Guest Service Agent

Marriott-International; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

On Demand Pay

Pet Insurance

401k Plan

Hotel Discounts

Shoes for Crews

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Job summary

Waterford Hotel Group seeks a Guest Service Agent in Hartford to be the welcoming face of the hotel. You will handle check-ins/outs, manage reservations, and assist guests with inquiries while upholding Marriott and Waterford standards.

The role emphasizes outstanding customer service, coordination with housekeeping, processing payments, and promoting Marriott Bonvoy memberships. Full-time benefits include health and wellness coverage, paid time off, and exclusive hotel discounts.

Qualifications

• Greet and welcome guests with a warm, professional demeanor.
• Process check-ins and check-outs accurately and efficiently.
• Handle reservations, modifications and cancellations as needed.
• Provide guests with information about hotel services, local attractions, and dining recommendations.
• Coordinate with housekeeping and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Responsibilities

• Greet and welcome guests with a warm, professional demeanor.
• Perform check-in and check-out procedures efficiently, ensuring accuracy and adherence to hotel policies.
• Process reservations, modifications, and cancellations as needed.
• Provide guests with information about hotel services, amenities, local attractions, and dining recommendations.
• Handle guest concerns and resolve issues promptly and professionally to ensure guest satisfaction.
• Monitor the mobile dashboard to send mobile keys prior to arrival time.
• Accurately process payments, including cash, credit cards, and Marriott Bonvoy points.
• Manage room inventory and communicate with housekeeping to ensure rooms are ready for arrivals.
• Assist in upselling rooms and promoting Marriott Bonvoy membership enrollment.

Job description

Come Join the Waterford Hotel Group Team!

Waterford Hotel Group is continuously looking to meet the best and brightest talent that the hospitality industry has to offer. Waterford is dedicated to the growth and development of our associates and we welcome you to discover a culture where your contributions are recognized and celebrated. If you want to be part of a team that embraces collaboration with a focus on continuous improvement and you think you have what it takes to “wow” our customers, we invite you to explore a career with Waterford Hotel Group.

What You Will Be Doing

The Guest Service Agent is the face of the hotel and plays a vital role in ensuring a welcoming, positive, and seamless guest experience. This position is responsible for welcoming guests, handling check-ins and check-outs, managing reservations, and assisting with guest inquiries while delivering outstanding customer service that aligns with Marriott and Waterford Hotel Group's high standards.

Job Requirements + Responsibility

• Greet and welcome guests with a warm, professional demeanor.

• Perform check-in and check-out procedures efficiently, ensuring accuracy and adherence to hotel policies.

• Process reservations, modifications, and cancellations as needed.

• Provide guests with information about hotel services, amenities, local attractions, and dining recommendations.

• Handle guest concerns and resolve issues promptly and professionally to ensure guest satisfaction.

• Pre-arrival planning for current day though upcoming week
• Review upcoming arrivals, special requests, package reservations
• Review upcoming groups, and special requirements for all.
• Monitor the mobile dashboard to send mobile keys prior to arrival time.
• Constant monitoring of the Guest Service experience platform for guest needs, respond and resolve within the brand standard allotted time. Review all Ambassador Elite Member arrivals

• Accurately process payments, including cash, credit cards, and Marriott Bonvoy points.

• Manage room inventory and communicate with housekeeping to ensure rooms are ready for arrivals.

• Assist in upselling rooms and promoting Marriott Bonvoy membership enrollment.

• Coordinate with other departments, including housekeeping, maintenance, and food & beverage, to meet guest needs.

• Communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors to ensure smooth hotel operations.

• Follow all Marriott and Waterford brand standards, policies, and procedures.

WATERFORD HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Health Insurance is available on the first of the month after hire!

We value the health and wellness of you and your family. Full time associates can enroll in medical, dental and vision coverage and part-time associates averaging 17.5 hours a week can enroll in dental and vision coverage. Everyone’s needs are different and there is something for everyone with numerous supplemental insurances to choose from.

We know that life gets in the way, and YOU deserve to recharge.

Full-time associates receive paid time off within the first 90 days of employment. We also offer paid holidays for eligible associates. If you stick with us for five years or more, enjoy paid days off for your Birthday and Employment Anniversary date!

On Demand Pay- Why wait for pay day – get your pay when you need it24/7.

Pet Insurance- We cover the whole family, and all associates are eligible for discounted pet insurance.

401k Plan- Nobody wants to work forever, start planning for your future now.

Hotel D discounts- It’s one of the biggest industry perks.

Shoes for Crew s- All associates are eligible for a shoe subsidy through Shoes for Crews.

For more information, please visit our website at waterfordhotelgroup.com

EOE/M/F/D/V

Source: Hospitality Online